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(650) 722-2766Be Well Outdoors
Norwegians have a concept called "friluftsliv" (pronounced free-lofts-liv). Translated, it means "open-air living", and describes how much they value spending time outdoors or in remote locations for overall well-being, mind and body. Norway doesn't always have beautiful weather, either. Summers can bring pouring rain. Winters are freezing cold and snowy. However, a common Norwegian expression explains, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes." This concept is more than just an … [Read more...]
Winter Hand Care
In December, we usually discuss proper hand washing and sanitizing. Proper hand hygiene should be practiced year round, but December is National Handwashing Awareness Month, and is also cold and flu season. This year, hand washing and hand sanitizing have been constant because of COVID 19, and rightfully so. As a result though, the skin on our hands can take quite a beating in a single day. Now that the weather is colder, our skin needs to be protected even more. Cold harsh … [Read more...]
Diabetes Awareness
November is National Diabetes Month, and what's a better time than the holiday season , with all the sugar-laden, high-carb treats, to bring awareness to diabetes and pre-diabetes. In the United States the CDC says 10.5% of the population lives with diabetes. That translates to about 34.2 million people. About 24.2 million people 65 years of age or older have prediabetes. A quick breakdown: Diabetes has to do with blood glucose, sometimes referred to as blood sugar. Diabetes … [Read more...]
Family Caregivers
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. (Aging.com) According to Mental Health America, over 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers to family members, friends, or neighbors, and nearly a third of all adult caregivers are caring for someone with a mental illness. Assisting a loved one can be rewarding, but long term caregiving can be both mentally and physically exhausting, … [Read more...]
Mental Illness
Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in their lifetime, and 1 in 25 adults experience serious mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI). There are many misconceptions surrounding mental illness. The lack of understanding and support often keeps individuals from seeking out support and treatment, which can then lead to worsening mental health. However, a supportive social circle can improve the chances that an individual will seek out … [Read more...]
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